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Animals

Man kills mountain lion with shovel in Colorado

Outdoors

Michigan DNR designates Lower Grand River a water trail

This stretch of the river—known as the Lower Grand River—runs from Portland to Grand Haven and it is the final portion of the Grand River to receive the designation.
Outdoors

Does hot weather have an impact on Michigan's seasonal salmon run? DNR fisheries expert weighs in

Despite the heat, which can slow down the bite for some, salmon numbers are strong as they make their seasonal run into various Michigan river systems.
Outdoors

Salmon season thriving despite warm spell

All signals point to a strong salmon fishing season despite a warm spell of weather and a lack of rain during the fall run.
Outdoors

Michigan field hockey player Abby Tamer discusses playing in Olympics with Team USA

Michigan field hockey player Abby Tamer is back from the Olympics. Tamer caught up with 13 ON YOUR SIDE's Yaw Bonsu to discuss playing with Team USA.
Outdoors

This Great Lakes town is one of the hottest Labor Day fishing destinations

It shouldn't be a surprise for the many anglers who target steelhead and salmon.
Outdoors

This Michigan city is getting a new Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World store

Developers plan to open an 85,000-square-foot retail store that could open as soon as early 2026.
Outdoors

Grand Rapids 'Gear Library' will no longer be available for public use in 2025

GR Outside—the division of the Grand Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation in charge of the Gear Library—will only focus on organized youth-focused groups.
Outdoors

Why are some of Michigan's trees already turning color? We explain

Faint color change has been popping up around West Michigan. Recent weather abnormalities may be the driving force.
Whitehall Montague

Family-like vibe is brought to 95th annual West Michigan Yachting Association regatta

The annual boat racing event features drivers as young as seven and as old as 75 years old.
Outdoors

Ottawa County Parks and Recreation now accepting applications for special hunting permits

Ottawa County Parks and Recreation has opened lotteries for special hunting permits on six properties in the county.
Science

No one injured after explosion at Yellowstone

The explosion occurred around 10 a.m. Tuesday about two miles north of Old Faithful.